Church provides school supplies, motivation to students

Amir Jones, 4, Si'Ani Hutchinson, 9, Jayonna Williams, 3, and Zahmya Williams, 7, all of Millville are sporting their new book bags while eating hot dogs at the third annual No Child Left Behind Fair hosted by Prophetic in Warfare Deliverance and Worship Tabernacle, 1021 Buck St., on Saturday morning.(Photo: Photo/Jodi Streahle)

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"We believe that no child should be left behind in terms of being inspired, encouraged and motivated to do what they are designed to do, and that is to succeed," said Manning.

MILLVILLE – Students and their families were challenged to strive for big dreams during the No Child Left Behind Fair on Saturday morning.

The third annual fair was hosted by Prophetic in Warfare Deliverance & Worship Tabernacle, 1021 Buck St., and included a prayer for a successful school year, motivational speakers and back to school giveaways.

The event also included free health screenings and information from the Cumberland County Health Department and free hot dogs and juice courtesy of Save-A-Lot in Millville.

Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae encouraged students to break through glass ceilings during the No Child Left Behind Fair on Saturday.(Photo: Photo/Jodi Streahle)

Trolley Barn Ice Cream in Bridgeton provided water ice, and a bounce house sparked hours of entertainment.

Apostle Dr. Nadine Manning opened the fair with a prayer for a safe and successful school year.

"We believe that no child should be left behind in terms of being inspired, encouraged and motivated to do what they are designed to do, and that is to succeed," said Manning. "We believe that prayer is an anchor to our children's success."

Mayor Michael Santiago offered a message that focused on three words: inspire, motivate and dream.

Apostle Dr. Nadine Manning welcomes visitors to the third annual No Child Left Behind Fair at the Prophetic in Warfare Deliverance and Worship Tabernacle.(Photo: Photo/Jodi Streahle)

"Parents, inspire your children to be better," said Santiago.

"Children, you have to motivate yourself from within … None of you should be left behind. Remember there is an opportunity for all of us. Take advantage of what is brought in front of you and run with it. Go as far as you can," he said. "Dream as much as you can."

Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae urged those in attendance to break through glass ceilings, pointing out that she is the first African American prosecutor in Cumberland County as well as the first female prosecutor in the county.

"In order for us to do anything, the first thing we have to do is stand up," said John Fuqua of Steered Straight Inc. "Respect starts at home … The first thing you can teach your kid is to be respectful."

Amyiah Hall, 4, Curshawnna Goolsby, 16, and Jeffrey Gross, 6, all of Millville pose for a photo with the water ice and the new book bags they received at the No Child Left Behind Fair.(Photo: Photo/Jodi Streahle)

"Stay in your lane. Everybody out here this morning has a lane. Every young person right now, the lane we want to encourage you to stay in is the student lane," said Fuqua.

He urged the families to use the new book bags. "Make sure your kids use those book bags. Make sure the work they come home with is actually done. The book bag is not supposed to be parked in front of the front door," said Fuqua.